Description: Start Cape Gooseberry seed to grow this perennial plant that produces golden colored berries. Physalis Peruviana, commonly referred to as Cape Gooseberry, grows to approximately 2 feet tall and is is hardy to zone 8 but is frost tender. Cape Gooseberry plants are in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to November. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by bees and wind.Cape Gooseberry, or also called Goldenberry or Peruvian Ground Cherry, will grow in a wide range of soils from light sandy soils to heavy clay soils. Goldenberry plants prefer soil types that are well-drained. Even if the soil is nutritionally poor, Cape Gooseberry will still grow well, and it prefers acidic soil. Physalis Peruviana is very adaptable and can grow in full sun to partial shade.Start Cape Gooseberry seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Cover the seeds with 1/16 inch of soil and keep the Physalis seeds moist. Transplant when temperatures are warm (after tomatoes are set out). The berries will ripen from green to golden yellow when ripe, and they will drop in their husks ready to be collected. Cape Gooseberry is known for its golden yellow, berries. You can use these fruits raw or cooked in pies, cakes, jellies, jams and as a raisin substitute also not as sweet. Goldenberry is considered to have a delicious bitter-sweet flavor.Health Benefits of Cape GooseberriesWeight Loss - One 100 gram (3.5 ounce) serving of ground cherries gives us just 53 calories along with a single gram of fat. For that reason, you are able to readily add as numerous of these cherries in your diet without having to worry regarding weight gain. Also, like several fruits, they will include respectable amounts of fiber that makes you really feel fuller and much less willing to overindulge.Powerful Antioxidant - Cape gooseberries have more antioxidants than goji berries, broccoli, apples, pomegranates. Lots of Vitamin C - Cape gooseberries contain twice the vitamin C of lemons. Thus they have wonderful antioxidants that help to stave off cardiovascular disease, strokes, and cancer. Pectin - Cape gooseberries contain pectin which is a wonderful soluble fiber that helps to sooth the GI tract and prevent constipation. Vitamins - Cape gooseberries also contain B Vitamins for good mood and vitality, and Vitamin A antioxidant which is important for good eyesight, immune function, and heal DNA damage. Anti-Inflammatory - Cape gooseberries are high in anthocyanins which help with the inflammation - pain, swelling, and redness. Contains - Cape gooseberries contain potassium for water regulation and heart health, zinc for a strong immune system, phosphorus and calcium for strong bones, iron for anemia, and magnesium for enzyme production. Antibacterial - Extracts of cape gooseberries in studies kill lots of gram negative and positive bacteria including: E. Coli, Micrococcus luteus, Staph, Pseudomonas, Enterococcus, many strains of Bacillus bacteria, and Bordetella bacteria. Antileishmanial and Antiplasmosis - Cape goose berries contain special steroids that in studies inhibit the growth of intra cellular microbes such as leishmaniasis and anaplasmosis. Cancer - Some studies show that these little berries may be able to help with lung cancer. Lung Disease - Cape gooseberries have lots of anti-inflammatories which are great asthma. And the dried berries can be made into a nice tea that can be taken 3 times a day for lung problems. Colds, Flues, and Laryngitis - Cape gooseberries can be made into a tea, taking a handful of dried or fresh berries and steeping in hot water and taking this tea 3 times a day… can help with colds, flues, and laryngitis. Skin Tumors - Cape gooseberry roots contain solanoside glycosides and other agents which are powerful agents for malignant skin tumors and carcinomas. And the stems and leaf extracts also work well for treating melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Cholesterol - Because cape gooseberries contain soluble pectin fiber they also lower cholesterol.Diabetes - Cape gooseberries made into tea can also help lower blood sugar… because they contain lots of soluble fiber. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please Check out our store for other kinds of seeds! Buy with Confidence as Customer Service is our #1 Priority and are available 7 days a week. If for any reason you feel as if we don't deserve a 5 Star Rating, please contact us and we will address any issues that may arrive.
Price: 3.99 USD
Location: Houston, Texas
End Time: 2024-07-29T02:50:46.000Z
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Climate: Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coa
Common Name: Cherry
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Color: Purple, Yellow
Growth Habit: Climbing
Soil Type: Clay, Loam
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Soil pH: Neutral
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Watering: Medium
Life Cycle: Perennial
Genus: Physalis
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Edible
Cultivating Difficulty: Easy